A Special Church Council Meeting was held on Sunday, August 4, in the Sanctuary and online following worship, attended by approximately 85+ people. Moderator Joe Detrick welcomed the gathering and Pastor Naomi opened the meeting with prayer.
According to our church constitution, when necessary, special or additional meetings may be called by the Moderator or the Board. The first two items of business related to the “call” for Liz Bidgood Enders to serve 2/3rds (part-time) Pastor of Congregational Care for the Etown CoB. Liz received a strong 91% affirmation by congregational ballot. The related action item was the approval of the compensation package for the balance of 2024, affirmed by a 93% ballot vote. ANE District Executive, Pete Kontra, was present to officially represent the district and oversee the vote as prescribed by the Annual Conference policy for ministerial placement. Pastor Liz will officially begin her new position on September 1. A service of installation will be planned for September 15.
Two additional action items were introduced by Board Chair, Kevin Engle. The first item regarded the Endowment Integrity Committee Report from the Church Board. Following a review of the Report and some brief discussion, the Report was unanimously approved. The last item of discussion involved the revisions for the Elizabethtown Memorial Fund Paper. Kevin highlighted the changes to the Memorial Fund Paper, reflecting the intent of the Endowment Integrity Committee Report. He noted the importance of the timing for these changes as they relate to budget planning for 2025. The revisions were unanimously approved.
Pastor Liz adjourned the meeting with a sending prayer.
Joe Detrick, Moderator
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